England, France, Argentina: ideas circulation in the 19th century Rio de Janeiro sporting press

Abstract

The sport, during the 19th century, was one of the main cultural manifestations worldwide spread by the British. As an important custom, it was usual to create clubs where they settled. The practice also spread out by the ships of his mighty navy (merchant and war). Faced as a sign of civilization and progress, in various cities the habit was emulated, since own readings that considered the material limits and cultural peculiarities. In this study, we are interested in the apprehensions about what happened in other countries by those who were involved with the conformation of the sporting field in Brazil, especially those positions that were spread by the press of Rio de Janeiro. We consider that, in 19th century, newspapers and magazines became important public arenas, forums for publicity, discussion and formation of opinions. Thus, the purpose of this article is to discuss, in the sporting periodicals published in Rio de Janeiro in that century, the circulation of ideas about sport from England, France and Argentina, nations in which the field was better structured. Because of its profile, special attention was given to Semana Sportiva magazine. In these research efforts, we try to take a look at our process of adherence to the ideals and imaginary of modernity.